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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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